by BibleGamesCentral | Jun 22, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, games, indoor, isaiah 1:17, jeremiah 22:3, large group, matthew 25:31-46, matthew 7:12, micah 6:8, moderate energy, proverbs 31:8-9, psalm 82:3, relay, small group, social injustice, youths, zechariah 7:9-10 | Uncategorized
In this intentionally unfair relay, teams are given uncooked pasta of differing thicknesses to complete the same task. They must move empty soda cans, held by pasta in players’ mouths, from one end of the room to another. Use this game to teach about injustice.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, games, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, matthew 26:36-46, pain, psalm 30, psalm 88, sadness, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Players exercise their creativity by crafting stories based on random emojis they are assigned. Use this game to teach about dealing with pain and sadness.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | acts 5:29, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:1-21, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, peer pressure, psalm 1:1-6, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? Summer or winter? Players choose their preferences by moving to either side of the room. Use this game to teach about peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | 1 peter 2:13-17, 2 timothy 3:2, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ephesians 6:1-2, games, indoor, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, outdoor, romans 13:1-2, small group, submitting to authority, youths | Uncategorized
Play an advanced version of Simon Says, where pairs of players have to hold a balloon between their backs. Use this game to teach about submitting to authority.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, games, indoor, large group, low prep, luke 5:15-16, moderate energy, psalm 46:10a, silence, small group, solitude, youths | Uncategorized
Blindfolded players try to ignore noisy distractions to stay focused on their teammates’ instructions to retrieve crushed papers balls. Use this game to teach about silence and solitude.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, anxiety, fear, games, hebrews 4:14-16, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, matthew 6:25-34, matthew 8:23-27, philippians 4:6-7, small group, test, worry, youths | Uncategorized
Volunteers must overcome their fear and stick their hands inside a carton box to identify the mystery item it contains. Use this game to teach about fear, worry and anxiety.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | 1 samuel 16:1-13, 2 corinthians 5:12, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ephesians 1:3-10, games, indoor, john 1:12, john 7:24, large group, matthew 23:27, moderate energy, romans 5:8, self-worth, small group, social media, youths | Uncategorized
In this game, players race to collect balloons with as many “Likes” as possible. Use this game to teach about self-worth and to address the issue of social media “Likes” addiction.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 24, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, doubting faith, games, indoor, john 20:24-31, large group, low energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Volunteers open boxes containing bizarre items and choose to either describe it truthfully or lie about what’s in the box. The audience votes on whether he’s telling the truth or not. Use this adaptation of a popular talk show game to teach about doubting faith.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 22, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, cookie, daniel 6:1-28, daniel in the lion’s den, food, games, indoor, john 16:33, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, minute-to-win-it, revelation 21:1-5, small group, youths | Uncategorized
In this minute-to-win-it game, players try to move cookies from their foreheads into their mouths using only their facial muscles; no hands allowed. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 6, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, exodus 16:1-4, exodus 16:31, exodus 16:9-18, exodus 3:8, games, indoor, jesus feeds 5000, jesus feeds multitude, john 6:1-13, kids, large group, low prep, luke 9:10-17, manna and quail, mark 6:32-44, matthew 14:13-21, matthew 15:32-38, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of “raining” cornflakes into cups to introduce the Bible story about Jesus feeding the five thousand or about God “raining” down manna from heaven.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 6, 2019 | acts 9:1-21, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, food, games, indoor, kids, large group, luke 19:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, paul’s conversion, relay, road to damascus, saul’s conversion, youths, zacchaeus the tax collector | Uncategorized
In this fun relay, teams eat their way to clues that reveal a Bible verse. Use this game to introduce the Bible story about Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus, or about Saul’s conversion.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 4, 2019 | 1 corinthians 15:3-8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, games, genesis 18:16-19:29, high energy, indoor, jesus’ return, john 20:1-18, judgment, kids, large group, lot’s wife, luke 17:26-33, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-11, matthew 28:1-10, no prep, outdoor, pillar of salt, resurrection of jesus, small group, sodom and gomorrah, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
This highly energetic game is popular with kids and younger youths. Play this game before introducing the Bible story about the resurrection of Jesus, or about Sodom and Gomorrah where Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, galatians 5:15-26, games, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, jesus forgives, jesus heals paralyzed man, kids, large group, luke 5:17-26, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, proverbs 19:11, quarrelling, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Work as a team to move tennis balls using strings tied to a rubber band. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man, to teach that God wants us to get along with each other or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | 1 john 5:4-5, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, exodus 14:21-22, games, god will help us in times of trouble, indoor, isaiah 43:2, jesus walks on water, john 14:16, john 16:33, joshua 3:14-17, kids, large group, low prep, matthew 14:22-33, moderate energy, outdoor, peter walks on water, revelation 21:1-5, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Cross a pretend river using pieces of paper as stepping stones. Use this game to introduce the Bible story of Jesus and Peter walking on water, to teach that God will help us in times of trouble, or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, birth of jesus, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, galatians 5:15-26, games, getting along, hebrews 12:14, indoor, isaiah 9:6-7, john 3:16, kids, large group, luke 2:1-7, micah 5:2, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, proverbs 12:16, proverbs 19:11, quarrelling, romans 12:18, romans 14:19, small group, teambuilding, youths | Uncategorized
Find creative ways to squeeze as many people as possible on a piece of newspaper that gets smaller with each round. Use this game to introduce the story of Jesus’ birth, to teach about getting along with difficult people or as a teambuilding game.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | 1 Samuel 17:4-50, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, craft, david, games, goliath, honor god, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, moderate energy, outdoor, overcome obstacles, small group, trust god, youths | Uncategorized
Make paper cup slingshots to shoot marshmallows or crushed paper balls at “Goliath”. Use this game to introduce the story of David and Goliath.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, joshua, joshua 6:1-20, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, small group, wall of jericho, youths | Uncategorized
Blow up balloons and release the air to demolish walls made of paper cups. Use this game to introduce the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, exodus 14:10, exodus 14:13-31, games, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, moses, parting of the red sea, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Separate ping pong balls of 2 different colors using only paper plates as fans. Use this game to introduce the story of Moses and the parting of the Red Sea.
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colorful coat, forgiveness, games, genesis 37 and 39-50, genesis 37:23 and 28, genesis 37:3-4, genesis 45:3-5, god’s sovereignty, indoor, joseph, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play this fun and exciting variation of the Spoons card game to introduce a lesson about Joseph. The goal is to be the first to collect 4 of the same Single-colored Coat cards. And as soon as any player succeeds in doing this, don’t be the last to grab a Multi-colored Coat card from the center of the table!
by BibleGamesCentral | May 3, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, creation, games, genesis 1:1-2:3, genesis 6:5-9:17, icebreakers, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, noah’s ark, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Players try to identify the animal they have been assigned by asking yes or no questions. Great for all ages and for both small and large groups. This game can be used to introduce a lesson on Creation or Noah’s Ark.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 15, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, guessing game, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
Bible Pictionary is a classic game where your goal is to get your teammates to correctly identify what you have drawn. A timeless favorite.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 11, 2019 | 1 john 4:1-3, 2 john 1:9-11, 2 peter 2:1, acts 17:11, acts 20:29-31, acts 5:1-11, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, deuteronomy 4:2, false teachings, games, honesty, icebreaker, indoor, large group, low energy, mark 13:22-23, matthew 24:24, matthew 7:15-19, no prep, romans 16:17-18, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Players take turns to share three statements about themselves and everyone else tries to guess which two statements are true and which is a lie. This no-prep ice-breaker game is ideal for adults and youths. You can also use this game to teach about false teachings or about honesty.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 9, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99 small group, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 1:3-14, games, genesis 1:26-27, icebreakers, identity in jesus christ, indoor, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Players try to identify the Bible character they have been assigned by asking yes or no questions. Great for all ages and for both small and large groups. This game can also be used to introduce a lesson on our identity in Jesus Christ.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, house on rock, house on sand, indoor, kids, low energy, low prep, matthew 7:21-23; luke 6:46-49; genesis 11:1-9, matthew 7:24-27, parable, small group, tower of babel, wise and foolish builders, youths | Uncategorized
Try to keep the tower from crashing down as you take turns removing a block from the tower and placing it back at the top. Use this game to introduce or reinforce a Bible lesson on the Wise and Foolish Builders or the Tower of Babel.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | 2 timothy 3:16-17, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, high energy, indoor, kids, large group, luke 15:1-7, matthew 13:44-46, moderate energy, outdoor, parable of hidden treasure, parable of pearl, parable of the lost sheep, small group, what is the bible, youths | Uncategorized
In this scavenger hunt, teams must use the Bible to solve 66 simple puzzles. (One from each book of the Bible.) The answers to these puzzles are the items they must hunt for. A great activity for family or ministry events. You can also use this game to teach about the Bible, the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl or the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | 1 corinthians 11:1, 1 john 2:6, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ephesians 4:20-24, ephesians 5:1-21, games, hebrews 10:24-25, imitating jesus, indoor, john 13:15, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 6:40, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Players are challenged to memorize 15 playing cards and their positions. A great game to learn about imitating Jesus.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 8, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, games, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Providing only one-word hints, clue givers try to get their teammate to guess a given word or phrase. An exciting, fast paced game that’s extremely fun for adults and youths.
by BibleGamesCentral | Apr 3, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, easter, empty tomb, games, indoor, john 20:1-10, kids, large group, luke 24:1-12, mark 16:1-8, matthew 28:1-10, moderate energy, outdoor, resurrection, youths | Uncategorized
Standing in a line, teams race to pass Easter eggs from one player to another using only paper plates. The first team to transfer all the eggs wins. This game can be used to introduce a lesson on Easter.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, kids, kingdom of god, kingdom of heaven, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 15:1-7, matthew 13:44-46, moderate energy, parable of hidden treasure, parable of pearl, parable of the lost sheep, small group, value systems, youths | Uncategorized
Similar to the popular TV game show “The Price is Right”, players try to guess the price of various items. A great game to teach about what’s really valuable in this world.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 corinthians 12:12-27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, church, community, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, fellowship, games, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, small group, team building, teamwork, youths | Uncategorized
Try to keep 3 balloons in the air for as long as possible and learn about being part of a Christian community.
by BibleGamesCentral | Mar 5, 2019 | ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, creation, games, genesis 1:1-2:3, genesis 6:5-9:17, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, noah’s ark, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Have fun mimicking your assigned animal to find your counterpart! Use this game to introduce a lesson on Creation or Noah’s Ark. You can also use this game as a general ice-breaker game or to break a large group into pairs.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 john 4:4, 2 kings 6:8-17, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, armor of God, colossians 1:15-18, ephesians 6:10-18, games, indoor, john 14:15-17, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, small group, spiritual warfare, youths | Uncategorized
Race to sink all your opponent’s ships before your own ships get sunk in this guessing game.
Played between 2 players or 2 teams, you can use this game in lessons on spiritual warfare or the armor of God.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 5:29, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:3-10, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peer pressure, psalm 1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Use this follow-the-leader game to teach about peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 5:29, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, daniel 1:3-10, galatians 1:10, games, indoor, john 12:26, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, moderate energy, outdoor, peer pressure, psalm 1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
A fun musical game that can be played at parties or as part of a lesson on peer pressure.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 2 timothy 2:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, deuteronomy 7:8-12, exodus 6:7, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, high energy, indoor, john 10:1-6, john 10:14-15, kids, large group, low prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
In this fast-paced, active game, 2 teams of “dogs” compete to bring home the “bone”. An energetic introduction to a lesson on faithfulness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, 2 thessalonians 3:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, dominoes, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, galatians 6:9, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, perseverance, proverbs 15:18, proverbs 3:5-6, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Set up standing dominoes in creative arrangements to achieve the best domino toppling effect. A great activity for lessons on perseverance and patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group, taking turns, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game that requires taking turns to teach patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Use any jigsaw puzzle to teach patience.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:15, colossians 3:8-10, fighting, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:15-26, games, hebrews 12:14, high energy, isaiah 59:2, isaiah 9:6, kids, large group, messy, outdoor, peace, philippians 4:6-7, quarreling, romans 12:18, romans 5:1, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, sinful nature, wet, youths | Uncategorized
Kids love getting wet and messy! Have fun shooting water at one another while learning about God’s view on fighting and peace.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 corinthians 1:10, 1 corinthians 12:12-14, 1 corinthians 12:27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 1:18, colossians 3:12-14, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 12:14, icebreakers, indoor, john 13:3-5, kids, large group, leadership, luke 22:25-26, mark 9:35, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, romans 12:18, unity, youths | Uncategorized
This large group Rock-Paper-Scissors battle is a fun (and slightly chaotic) Christian icebreaker game for church that can also be used to teach unity and servant leadership.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, experiments, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 14:15-17, john 3:16, joy, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, luke 15:1-32, messy, outdoor, rejoicing in heaven, revelation 21:4, romans 15:13, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, small group, youths | Uncategorized
This Bible science experiment using Mentos and soda creates a messy eruption that can teach us about joy in our lives and rejoicing in heaven.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 29, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, discipleship, following jesus, fruit of the spirit, games, indoor, john 10:11-15, john 10:2-5, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, obedience, outdoor, sheep, shepherd, youths | Uncategorized
Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the topic of discipleship and following the Good Shepherd.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, luke 3:11, matthew 25:31-46, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Fashion the most creative outfits with just toilet paper and masking tape. Use this game to teach about practical ways we can show kindness to others.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 timothy 2:24-26, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-17, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, indoor, isaiah 40:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, matthew 11:29, proverbs 15:1, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Carefully pick up one stick at a time without moving any other sticks. Use this game to teach about gentleness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:15, ephesians 4:29, fruit of the spirit, games, hebrews 10:24-25, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, no prep, outdoor, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Sitting in a circle, each person says something nice to his/her neighbor. This simple activity provides an opportunity to practice using our speech to build others up.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, luke 3:11, no prep, no supplies, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Figure out the solutions to these river crossing puzzles and learn about kindness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, love protects, low prep, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Have fun keeping balloons in the air and learn about how love always protects.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, anger, colossians 3:8, ecclesiastes 7:9, ephesians 4:26-27, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-23, games, indoor, james 1:19-20, large group, low energy, no prep, outdoor, proverbs 14:29, proverbs 29:11, self-control, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Blow up balloons until they pop! Use this game to teach about self-control and anger.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 thessalonians 3:3, 2 timothy 2:24-26, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, deuteronomy 31:6, experiments, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-17, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, god’s protection, indoor, isaiah 40:11, james 1:2-8, jeremiah 29:11, large group, low prep, matthew 11:29, messy, moderate energy, outdoor, proverbs 15:1, psalm 121, psalm 91:1-2, small group, team building, youths | Uncategorized
Teams design and build protective structures that will prevent a raw egg from breaking after a 10-foot drop. This team building activity can also be used to introduce lessons on God’s protection and gentleness.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-7, 1 john 1:8-10, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:32, forgiveness, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, low prep, matthew 18:21-35, matthew 22:36-39, parable of the unmerciful servant, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Challenge everyone to identify and erase wrong statements from a given list. This activity can be used in lessons on forgiveness and to teach that love keeps no record of wrongs.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 13:4-8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, games, indoor, kids, large group, love, low energy, low prep, matthew 22:36-39, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Challenge one another to describe a given item in as many ways as possible. Just as an object can be described in so many different ways, 1 Corinthians 13 shows us that there are different aspects to love as well.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 corinthians 12:12-27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, church, community, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, fellowship, galatians 5:16-26, games, hebrews 10:24-25, holy spirit, indoor, john 14:16, john 14:26, john 16:13, large group, love, low prep, moderate energy, outdoor, protect, small group, team building, teamwork, trust, youths | Uncategorized
Blindfolded participants are led through an obstacle course by a sighted partner. An excellent team building game with a lesson on being part of a Christian community. You can also use this game to teach about the Holy Spirit.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, disciples, discipleship, following jesus, games, icebreakers, indoor, john 13:34-35, kids, large group, low prep, luke 6:13-16, mark 12:28-31, matthew 10:2-4, matthew 22:36-39, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the first Twelve Disciples of Jesus or in a lesson on discipleship.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 23, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, animals, blow wind blow, creation, games, genesis 1:1-31, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
Use this variation of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce the creation story or any other Bible story with animals.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 3:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 4:29, games, guessing game, indoor, james 1:19, james 3:2-8, kids, large group, love, love in action, low prep, luke 10:25-37, moderate energy, parable of the good samaritan, power of the tongue, small group, word game, youths | Uncategorized
In Forbidden Words, also known as Bible Taboo, players use verbal clues to get teammates to guess a word. The word itself or any of the forbidden words listed cannot be used. Play this exciting game to learn about the power of the tongue or love in action.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, missions, music, outreach, party, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before sharing the Gospel. Especially great for Christmas celebrations and other parties.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | acts 1:8, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, matthew 28:19-20, missions, music, outreach, party, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play a game of Pass the Parcel before teaching about the importance of evangelism and missions.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | 1 john 1:9, acts 13:30-31, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, christmas, evangelism, games, gifts, indoor, isaiah 59:2, john 1:12, john 3:16, kids, large group, low energy, missions, moderate energy, outreach, party, romans 3:23, romans 5:8, romans 6:23, share the gospel, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Stack the presents as high as possible. A great evangelism game to introduce the greatest gift of all – Jesus.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | active, acts 1:8, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, evangelism, games, genesis 1:28, genesis 11:1-9, genesis 9:7, icebreakers, indoor, john 3:16, kids, large group, low prep, matthew 28:19-20, missions, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, romans 10:9-15, tower of babel, youths | Uncategorized
Play this international edition of “Blow Wind Blow” to introduce a lesson on evangelism and missions or the Tower of Babel.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, indoor, john 14:16, john 16:33, john 3:16, joy, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, peace, revelation 21:1-5, small group, summer, youths | Uncategorized
What’s better than an ice-cold lemonade on a hot summer day? Make lemonades and learn about the biblical perspective of “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 17, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, games, genesis 1:28, genesis 11:1-9, genesis 9:7, house on rock, house on sand, indoor, kids, large group, low energy, luke 6:46-49, matthew 7:24-27, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, parable, small group, team building, teamwork, tower of babel, wise and foolish builders, youths | Uncategorized
Teams compete to construct the tallest tower using newspapers and tape. Use this game to introduce or reinforce a Bible lesson on the Wise and Foolish Builders, Tower of Babel or the importance of being part of a church community.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 16, 2019 | 1 john 3:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, games, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, large group, love, love in action, low prep, luke 10:25-37, matthew 25:31-46, moderate energy, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Download your free printable cards here. Bible Charades is a great party game that you can also use to teach about love and faith in action.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 16, 2019 | adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, goodness, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, patience, peace, self-control, small group, youths | Uncategorized
Play this variation of Battleship to help everyone remember the Fruit of the Spirit. Played between 2 players or 2 teams, the first to harvest all nine fruit wins!
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 4, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, goodness, icebreakers, indoor, joy, kids, kindness, large group, love, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, patience, peace, self-control, youths | Uncategorized
This lively variation of Blow Wind Blow helps everyone remember the fruit of the Spirit.
by BibleGamesCentral | Jan 4, 2019 | active, ages 10 to 14, ages 6 to 10, blow wind blow, games, icebreakers, indoor, kids, large group, low prep, mixers, moderate energy, movement, no prep, outdoor, youths | Uncategorized
A great icebreaker game that helps break up cliques by injecting movement and excitement. It can also be played to help players get to know one another or to wake up the class in the middle of a heavy day.
